HOW TO REGISTER AS AN AYSO VOLUNTEER

AYSO runs on the power of our volunteers!
"No one can do everything, but everyone can do something."

ADMINISTRATION
Every AYSO Region is led by a team of administrators and a Region Board who help with strategy and implementation of creating a great soccer program for our community. The Region Board consists of 7 core positions: the Regional Commissioner (RC), Treasurer, Child & Volunteer Protection Advocate (CVPA), Registrar, Coach Administrator, Referee Administrator, and Safety Director. Plus additional board members may include: Fundraising Coordinator, Concession Stand Coordinator, Equipment Coordinator, Field Maintenance, Website Administrator, Graphics & Communication...and more! Many of these don't even require any soccer knowledge. Do you have any special skills that you can contribute to the success of our region? Contact Williamsport AYSO today!

COACHES
AYSO has developed special training to help volunteers who may have little or no soccer experience quickly gain the age-appropriate knowledge and skills they need to become outstanding coaches. To become an AYSO coach, you must be certified in the age level you will be coaching.

REFEREES
The referee’s job is to be the official in charge of the game. A referee’s authority extends to everyone at the field, including players, substitutes, team officials, spectators, and even assistant referees. AYSO Referees keep the game safe, fair and fun for everyone: the players, the coaches, the spectators, and themselves! Youth Referees are welcome!

On this Page:
Signing Up As a Volunteer • Background Checks • Required Training

Next Sections:
Coach Training Checklist • Referee Training Checklist

SIGNING UP AS A VOLUNTEER OUTSIDE OF REGISTRATION

PLEASE NOTE: Every volunteer must have their own account login to www.ayso293.org for certifications and training to attribute correctly. Including Youth Referees.

Log into your www.ayso293.org account or create a new account
- To add an additional account connected to your primary account please follow these instructions to invite a secondary account to be connected to your primary login.
- For Gmail account users, to easily create a unique email address account for your child that will filter directly into your inbox (so you can keep on top of messages) you can use the Gmail Plus Sign trick.
Click on the "Volunteer" tab/link
Click on the blue "Find Volunteer Roles" button in the center of the screen or teal "+ Volunteer" button on the lower left of the page
Scroll through and select the position OR click "View Selected Opportunities" to find the applicable division/position
Choose your profile or "Sign up as a new user"
Click "Continue"
Fill out the registration form and accept the waivers.
You can skip the Concussion Awareness, Safe Haven, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest certifications at this point
Click "Continue"
You will then be directed to your volunteer "card" page that will display the status of your National Background check and the broad required online training. Please disregard the "CA Mandated Fingerprinting" that is a California-only requirement.

REQUIRED TRAINING

IN PERSON TRAINING

Referee Training dates will be shared as they are available each season.

Coach Training dates will be shared as they are available each season.

ONLINE TRAINING (AYSOU/eTrainU)

To access the new AYSOU, log into your ayso293.org account and click on your "Volunteer" tab/link. Then click on the "AYSOU" button on your profile. It will automatically sign you into the new AYSOU website. In the left sidebar you can click on "My Training" to see any previously completed training or "In Progress" training that has been assigned to you. Click on "Training Library" to search for new courses to take. You are free to take any online course! (prerequisites may apply)

These are the required courses for all volunteers:

Safe Haven
CDC Concussion Awareness
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
AYSO Laws of the Game
Some applicable coach or referee training may be available online

SafeSport ONLINE TRAINING

Youth volunteers do not complete this step

Enroll: https://safesporttrained.org/?KeyName=tsVWe36Xa6PS3b5NzOug

This will take some time to complete, please set aside approximately 2 hours.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

PENNSYLVANIA CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE

Youth volunteers do not complete this step

These are valid 5 years from date of issue. If you have clearances from a job or other volunteer position, you can use the same ones.

Complete online: compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home

Create an Individual Account and choose VOLUNTEER.

There is no charge for this.

AYSO NATIONAL BACKGROUND CHECK
(STERLING VOLUNTEER)

Youth volunteers do not complete this step

Valid for 12 months from date of last completion.

This is an additional requirement on top of the PA Clearances. You will be sent a link directly to your email. Please click that to get started. There is no substitution for this background check, it must be completed through that invitation link.

There is a fee of $25 for this, reimbursement is available.

Please answer 'YES' on the question "Have you previously been screened for the Pennsylvania Neglect/Abuse Registry or Pennsylvania Child Abuse within the last 5 years". (See above on how to complete the PA Child Abuse Clearances). If you do NOT answer "yes" to this question, there will be an additional $5 added to the cost of the background check. If the cost is above $25 please stop and review the questions.